Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Melbourne Victory II 17th with 25 points, Moreland City 3rd with 0, 25 apart. Moreland City's recent output lagged their position: 19th on form over five rounds while 3rd in the table. Against a league average of 1.61 goals per team per game, Moreland City ran at 0 scored and 2 conceded, Melbourne Victory II at 1.29 and 1.71.
Moreland City carried a 6-game unbeaten run into this, having scored in 8 consecutive games. A win had eluded Melbourne Victory II for 10 matches. The five-game form split read 11/15 points for Moreland City against 4/15 for Melbourne Victory II.


